Memoreze has been hosting a few events to get the venue kicked off right. Here are the particulars:

Tables are on free play! Yes, there's no better way to invite players out to practice and try out a new establishment than offering unlimited free games.So far, no table fee, beginners and newbies play absolutely free of charge. It has brought a lot of new players out (and back out again) to practice and try to get good. Fridays have been going good for all of February. If we keep that going, we will see an expansion unseen in St Louis for decades. Meaning several machines, bigger potential turnouts and more player-friendly events. Don't let this opportunity get away folks.

Wednesdays I have decided to do the same as Friday with the adds.. Every 5 teams, I add another $50, no limit. The $ will be distributed between singles and doubles according to participation. Same schedule as always, Wednesday is 7PM singles, 8:30 doubles. I know, some of you are thinking, what the heck? Simultaneous tournaments! Well, I just think I offer the right thing to the right group of people, and that mine is slightly superior which should tip the scale in my favor. It might just take a little time to get y'all to see the light. Time will tell I guess. I'm happy either way. Competition is good for growth,

I was planning to do my complete schedule as before with Sundays being a Pro-Am bring, but it is a bit much for me now anyway, and the players in the area of the other venue seem perfectly happy to shell out for that event, so in support of the game I am only inviting players out for some friendly practice and pick-up, per request, until things start to pick up.

I'm not sure what happened to league night? If they are switching nights or venues, we need to hear the soop. I can't think of when there was a better time to be a foosball player in St Louis. We'll turn this place into a pro tour stop once again. Enjoy everybody!

Memoreze Bar and Grill  314 487-0818

2924 Telegraph rd. St Louis, Mo 63125

ORGANIZER: Jim Davis  314 546-2333

1rst Bryan Olsen/Dan Olsen

2nd Mike Manno/Angelo Guercia

3rd Jim Zender/Mike Sgroi

4th Mike Verheyens/Jim Davis

5th Lee Schickedanz/Nick Minor

6th Joe K./Shawn H.

PAYOUTS: 1rst  $50

                 2nd  $25

                 3rd   $15

I may have been a little vague about my tournaments in the earlier post. I am doing my own thing and am following my tried and proven schedule, Wednesday Friday and Sunday to get some players out for some practice. Sunday is also dart tournaments as well, so if not enough people want to play foos all night, the soft tip dart tournament, a draw, is another possible reason to come out. Hope to see some more people wanting to come join us. I am actively pursuing perspective players for my events. Cal me at 314 546-2333 for more info.

  Jim

1st place--Neil Johnson, Brian Ballenger, Dennis Regero, Joe Redfern--$150 a person

2nd place-Scott Liley, Dave Johnson, Bryan Olson, Rick Franks--$100 a person

3rd place-Chantelle Gray, Erin Meppiel, Billy Meppiel, Tony Vogel-$75 a person

4th place-Larry Blake, Joe Coffman, Dan Olson, Monica Steagal--$50 a person

League is going to continue!  The league meeting will be Sunday March 16th at 5pm at Hazzards.  League will be on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm sharp and the first night will be March 19th.  There will be a PRO-AM DYP following the league meeting.  At least one member of your team must be present to go over paperwork and you must be present if you want a vote on having the league travel or stay in one place.  I will give everyone a schedule after the meeting.  Only then will I know how many teams I have.  As it looks now, we will have at least four teams of four which is what we just had.

Any questions please call me.  Thank you, Neil   

300 ADD DYP and LEAGUE PARTY 3-5-08 STRATFORD--$400 Total Prize money!

1st Scott Liley/Joe Coffman-$200

2nd Dan Olson/Erin Meppiel-$100

3rd Joe Redfern/Billy Meppiel-$60

4th Bryan Olson/Tim Quitmeyer-$40

5/6 Neil Johnson/Dave Wangrow

5/6 Dave Johnson/Rick Franks

7/8 Dennis Regero/Monica Steagel

7/8 Brian Shell/Brian Ballenger

9/12 Larry Blake/Chantelle Gray

9/12 Tony Vogel/Curt Goebel

10 TEAMS--300 ADD!!!!

TABLE GIVEAWAY CHANGED TO MAY 3rd at STRATFORD INN

Hey everyone, get out and play.  Table giveaway date has changed to Saturday May 3rd.  The more you play, the better chance you have to win a nice Grey Marble Coin Op!!!!  Make sure you read Foos News for all the details!!!!  Copies of Foos News available at Stratford Inn!!

Memoreze Bar and Grill  314 487-0818

2924 Telegraph rd. St Louis, Mo 63125

Organizer - Jim Davis  cell; 314 546-2333

1rst Craig Legens

2nd Jim Davis

3rd Al Blessing

4th Chuck McRoy

5th Pete Clark

      Mike Verheyens

7th Lee Schickedanz

       Savannah Davis

  Payouts 1rst  $20

                 2nd  $10

STRATFORD INN BYP 3-7-08

1st Dave Johnson/Billy Meppiel-$70

2nd Ronnie Nevois/Darwin Schear-$40

3rd Brian Shell/Mike Manno-$20

4th Neil Johnson/Larry Blake

5/6 Mark Goldman/John Butler

5/6 Scott Liley/Joe Coffman

7/8 Mike Sgroi/Mike Manno

7 Teams with an odd man

HAZZARDS Pro-Am DYP 2-24-08

1st Tony Vogel/Casper  $44

2nd John Butler/Brian Ballenger  $20

3rd Erin Meppiel/Eathan  $10

4th Larry Blake/Kate

5/6 Tom Hensick/John

5/6 Eric Roberts/Chris Ward

7/8 Mark Goldman/Ziggy

7/8 Don Kohut/Mike Mattina

HAZZARDS Pro-Am DYP 3-2-08

1st Kevin Stratman/John Butler-$27

2nd Larry Blake/Josh-$15

3rd Erin Meppiel/Brian Ballenger

4th Mark Goldman/Chris Ward

5/6 Tim Quitmeyer/Scott

5/6 Joe Coffman/Mike Mattina

HAZZARDS Open DYP 3-9-08

1st Don Kohut/Rich Parshall--$45

2nd Neil Johnson/Tim Quitmeyer--$20

3rd Eric Tracey/James Vonklemen

4th Al Blessing/Steve Buddy

5/6 Chantelle Johnson/Debbie Vonklemen

5/6 Tony Vogel/Chad Ballenger

wtf???

What happened to all your beginners? Looks like Chad and Steve were the only ones with "Scrotes" this week ...

Hey Rick 

All the newer players were gone on spring break.  Erin and Larry were fishing.  Brian B hurt his finger, and where were you?  Next week is going to be big.  It is the league meeting at 5pm and all the regular players will be back.  Next sunday, we will find out exactly how many teams we have and the league specifics.  If the majority of foosball players would should up on a regular basis we would have awesome turnouts every week.  Right now St. Louis only has about 5-10 players that show up on a consistent basis.    

Neil 

Damn, talk about "when it rains it pours"--no wonder you were wiped out this week. Hope your attendance picks up again soon. So was this Open DYP the new norm, or will you again have Pro-Ams when the freshman class returns?

Sunday was my little girl's 8th B-day, we were busy with her party all day and then dinner afterwards, followed by an 8am conference Monday morning with her counselor to go over her progress (2nd grade). Sorry I couldn't make it.

Besides, my aching back needs a break. I worked damned hard for the last 4 months just to end up an also-ran. By Erin's stat sheet, I guess you could say I was league MVP for what that's worth (considering nobody snapped me up to be on their next league team, I guess nothing) ...I'll be in to visit sometime, I just can't say when until my old tired bones stop creaking.

PS tell Brian B. next time I advise him to keep his finger out of...   dangerous places...